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'Toughest task yet': WNC announce maximum council tax rise of 4.99 per cent across West Northamptonshire
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has announced its plans for a maximum council tax rise of 4.99 per cent from April, as it warned that balancing the books has been “the toughest task yet” in light of severe funding pressures.
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M1 corridor and A45 in Northampton met national standards for air quality for third year running, says new report
The M1 corridor and the A45 in Northampton both met national standards for air quality for third year running, according to a new report.
Inside Reform: Leader Mark Arnull’s first six months at the top of West Northamptonshire Council
Having entered politics just over a year ago, Mark Arnull realised early on, for Reform to succeed in local politics it needed visibility, transparency and presence.
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Labour leader demands answers from West Northamptonshire Council over St Andrew’s Hospital failures
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) must take action to support patients at St Andrew’s Hospital in the wake of damning inspections, a Labour leader has said.
Pervert prison officer sent disgusting texts to 'teen girl' on bus on his way to work at HMP Five Wells
A former soldier sent a vile video of himself to a person he thought was a 14-year-old girl.
Company behind £17 million Billing Aquadrome revamp wins two British Travel Awards just 18 months after launch
The company behind the £17 million regeneration of Billing Aquadrome has won two British Travel Awards.
Northampton student’s ‘charming’ design wins MP's Christmas card competition
A student from Parklands Primary School has been announced as the winner of a competition to design the annual Christmas card for a Northampton MP.
Car parking charges set to increase in Northampton town centre as Daventry and Towcester set to see free parking scrapped
An increase to car parking charges in Northampton town centre are to be discussed by the council’s cabinet, as well as scrapping free parking in Daventry and Towcester town centres.
Northampton as it used to be: 48 pictures of how we celebrated Christmas in years gone by
It is a magical time for many and these amazing photographs capture some delightful scenes of how Northampton celebrated Christmas in years gone by.
Face of man jailed for hate crime rampage in Northampton causing thousands of pounds worth of damage to businesses
This is the face a 30-year-old man who has been jailed for a hate crime rampage in Northampton, leaving several businesses feeling the devastating effect of thousands of pounds worth of damage.
Festive Faces: This Northampton town centre business is proud to offer as much as they can under one roof
This week, the Chronicle & Echo is bringing you five features to meet the owners behind some of Northampton town centre’s innovative businesses as we count down to Christmas.
Family-run Northampton gymnastics club celebrates ‘electric’ experience at national final
A family-run Northampton gymnastics club is celebrating their “electric” experience at a national final, with four of their gymnasts having secured prestigious spots.
Thousands raised for ‘bright and courageous’ six-year-old to make family home safe and accessible
Thousands of pounds have already been raised to help make a “bright and courageous” six-year-old’s family home safe and accessible after an unexpected health journey began when she was just 20 months old.
Met Office issues yellow warning for fog across Northamptonshire
A yellow weather warning for fog has been issued by the Met Office – and it covers Northamptonshire.
'Unexpected delivery' as dog dumped at gates of Northamptonshire's Animals In Need overnight
A dog was dumped in a crate at the gates of an animal rescue and re-homing charity overnight.
Teachers start two-day strike over 'adverse management practices' at Northamptonshire primary school
Members of NASUWT - The Teachers’ Union at Meadowside Primary School in Burton Latimer have begun their two-day strike action today (Tuesday, December 16).
'Don't visit relatives in hospital if you have flu symptoms' as Northampton and Kettering General Hospitals confirm 29 cases
Northampton and Kettering General Hospitals have confirmed 29 cases of flu – and bosses are urging residents to not visit relatives if they have flu-like symptoms.
The John Griff Column: Truth – or Lies?
The last few days have seen an assault on our collective consciousness. From the horrific act of the Bondi Beach massacre in Australia to the live footage of Ahmed al Ahmed who was not only shot twice as a victim but deliberately put himself in the line of fire in order to disarm one of the father a...
Road rage incident in Northamptonshire Tesco car park saw woman pull victim's hair and attempt to gouge her eyes
A road rage incident in a Tesco car park in Northamptonshire saw a woman pull the victim’s hair and attempt to gouge her eyes.
Winter shelter to open in Northampton in colder months of 2026 to offer 'warmth, dignity and safety' to rough sleepers
A winter shelter will reopen in Northampton for the colder months of 2026 to offer rough sleepers “warmth, dignity and safety”.